Tuberculosis

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CEU Course Description

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 1.3 million people died from tuberculosis in 2022, despite it being a preventable and curable disease. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by bacteria and mostly affects the lungs. TB is spread through the air through droplets spread by infected people and can spread easily in crowded conditions. TB is the leading cause of death from an infectious disease and continues to overwhelm healthcare systems around the world. Nurses around the world play a major role in the prevention and treatment of TB. Patient education is essential in preventing the spread of TB and ensuring adherence to treatment. It is crucial that nurses are informed about TB to provide the best patient care and education for those being treated for TB. By the end of this course, participants will learn about basic information about tuberculosis, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and available treatment options.

Author: Emily Tuttle, RN, CNE, BLS, PALS

References / Contributions by:

  1. World Health Organization. (2023). Tuberculosis. World Health Organization (WHO). Retrieved from https://www.who.int/health-topics/tuberculosis#tab=tab_1 
  2. Mayo Clinic. (2023). Tuberculosis. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351250
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Tuberculosis (TB). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/tb/default.htm

CEU Course Objectives

  1. Define tuberculosis and its different stages.
  2. Identify signs and symptoms of tuberculosis.
  3. Discuss the different types of testing for tuberculosis for different patient populations.
  4. Identify risk factors for tuberculosis and available preventative measures.
  5. Assess the available treatment options for different stages of tuberculosis.

CE Outline with Main Points

  1. Section 1: Introduction
  2. Section 2: What is Tuberculosis
  3. Section 2: Personal Reflection
  4. Section 2: Key Words
  5. Section 3: Risk Factors for Tuberculosis
  6. Section 3: Personal Reflection
  7. Section 3: Key Words
  8. Section 4: Signs and Symptoms of Tuberculosis
  9. Section 4: Personal Reflection
  10. Section 4: Key Words
  11. Section 5: Prevention and Treatment of Tuberculosis
  12. Section 5: Personal Reflection
  13. Section 5: Key Words
  14. Section 6: Case Study #1
  15. Section 7: Case Study #1 Review
  16. Section 8: Case Study #2
  17. Section 9: Case Study #2 Review
  18. Section 10: Case Study #3
  19. Section 11: Case Study #3 Review
  20. Section 12: Case Study #4
  21. Section 13: Case Study #4 Review
  22. References

Course Level: Introductory

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Added On: 06/04/2024

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